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Want to resolve low density residential demand in Cities Skylines 2? While your citizens prefer low density residency zones at first, this can become a problem when you try to expand upwards instead of outwards. 

Our Cities Skylines 2 vs Cities Skylines comparison showed that residency zones have received some tweaks in the sequel. And here are some Cities Skylines 2 cheat codes to speed up your city building tasks.

Reduce Cities Skylines 2 low density zone demand in your city

Fixing low density residential demand in Cities Skylines 2 can be done in several ways. Using mixed density residential options and raising residential taxes will move demand into other sectors. And you don’t absolutely have to fix this. It’s just a guideline to keep in mind as you expand. Here’s how to fix the low density residential demand in your Cities Skylines 2 city:

  • Use high density and medium density residential buildings – This may sound counterintuitive to resolving low density residential demand. While citizens will prefer low density housing for moving in, high rents in these buildings will slowly move them towards other housing densities.
  • Raise residential taxes for certain education levels – This uneven distribution of taxes will move citizens towards industrial areas and other city services, making them consider other forms of housing.
  • Build more education services – Constructing schools and universities brings in students who will prefer lower rents attached to high-density residential areas.
  • Rearrange your commercial zones and buildings – This can affect land value, a change affecting low density houses more than high density ones. Eventually, people will move to high density buildings with low rent.

That covers how to resolve low density residential demand in Cities Skylines 2. Check out the Cities Skylines 2 system requirements to ensure compatibility. The game is already out on PC. As for Cities Skylines 2 on Xbox and PS5, expect a launch sometime in 2024.

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Antony Terence

Antony Terence is a Guides Writer for VideoGamer. While he is particularly fond of city-builders, shooters, and strategy titles, he won’t turn down a good JRPG or a turn-based roguelike.

Cities Skylines 2

  • Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox Series X
  • Genre(s): Simulation, Strategy

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